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Our Artists
From rising young pianists to internationally celebrated performers, our artists represent a wide spectrum of voices, experiences, and perspectives—all united by a deep commitment to music and to sharing it with others.
Featured Medalists
Mixon First Prize
China
Now a rising star amongst his generation, James’ performances are characterized by genuine emotion and unique charm, acclaimed by audiences around the world. In addition to placing first in the 2024 Cleveland International Piano Competition, James also secured the competition’s Best Chamber Music Performance Award, the G. Henle Verlag Urtext Prize, the Concerto Round Audience Prize, and the Junior Jury Prize.
Second Prize
United States
A musician of “refined restraint” (Third Coast Review), pianist Evren Ozel performs extensively throughout the United States and abroad, combining fluent virtuosity and probing interpretations. He received a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and a 2022 Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant and is currently represented by Concert Artists Guild.
Third Prize
United States
Maxim Lando first made international headlines performing together with Lang Lang, Chick Corea, and The Philadelphia Orchestra led by Yannick Nézet-Séguin at Carnegie Hall’s 2017 Opening Night Gala. Since then, he has performed with major orchestras around the world including Pittsburgh Symphony, Toronto Symphony, Israel Philharmonic, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Mariinsky Theater Orchestra, Vancouver Symphony, Zurich Chamber Orchestra, Moscow Philharmonic, St. Petersburg Symphony, Memphis Symphony, Charleston Symphony, Czech National Symphony, and many others.
Fourth Prize
Italy
Invited by Daniel Barenboim to perform under his baton at the opening concert of the 2017-2018 season at Pierre Boulez Saal, the young Italian pianist Giuseppe Guarrera is currently based in Berlin.